Yanky Fachler
Ireland and Israel: The Demise of an Uneasy Diplomatic Relationship
Summary
In the 45 years before Israel opened an embassy in Dublin in 1993, Ireland’s attitude towards the Jewish state was not an easy one. For the last 10 years, and especially since 7 October, 2023, Irish politicians, the media, religious leaders, and the Irish cultural circle have used increasingly anti-Israel rhetoric, culminating in Israel’s decision to close the Dublin embassy. In this talk, we will explore how we got to where we are.
Yanky Fachler
Broadcaster, writer, ghostwriter and blogger Yanky Fachler was born in the UK, lived for many years in Israel, and currently lives in Ireland. Since 7 October 2023, he has posted over 2,800 pieces as part of “Yanky’s Morale Boosting Doodles” (email yankyfachler@gmail.com to subscribe.) During COVID, Yanky delivered 250 Zoom talks, and he is now a regular speaker on Lockdown University. His books include Igniting the Chutzpah spark embedded in your DNA; Fire in the Belly; 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules; God’s Little Errand Boys; and Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience.